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Free NCAA Hoops Pick: Racers vs. Salukis CBB Odds
Looking for Murray State Racers vs. Southern Illinois Salukis NCAA basketball free picks & CBB odds? CBB betting sees the Racers taking on the Salukis on Wednesday, December 12th, 2018 at the SIU Arena, Carbondale, Illinois. Cappers Picks provides complimentary expert handicapping picks on all college basketball matchups all season long so stay tuned for more FREE daily NCAA hoops predictions like this Racers vs. Salukis matchup.
(5-1) Murray State Racers vs. Southern Illinois Salukis (7-3)
Date: Wednesday, December 12th, 2018
Time: 8:00 PM ET
Venue: SIU Arena, Carbondale, Illinois
CBB Moneyline Odds: OFF
CBB Betting Odds: Southern Illinois Salukis -3
CBB Betting Total: 136
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This Wednesday night matchup features the Murray State Racers out of the Ohio Valley Conference and the Southern Illinois Salukis out of the Missouri Valley Conference.
These teams last met in 2017 where the Racers came out on top 81-73. They will look to make it two straight over the Salukis with a road win.
Murray State Racers
The Racers are currently 5-1 overall, with their only loss coming to the Alabama Crimson Tide. The Racers have been a sneaky tournament team in the past and will be looking to continue their strong start in hopes of competing for a tournament spot.
The Racers are led by Ja Morant, who has practically done everything this season. He leads the team with 24.2 points, 7.3 rebounds per game and 8.2 assists per game. They are overall a very good shooting team, coming in at 50.3% from the field. If the Racers are going to win, Morant will need to have another standout game, but someone else will need to step up and play a bigger role.
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The Racers have played lock down defense all year long. They have allowed just 57.2 points per game and 36.3% from the field. More importantly they allow a division one best 20.4% from behind the three. As long as the Racers continue to play this lock down defense, they will win this game on the road.
Southern Illinois Salukis
The Salukis are currently 7-3 overall and will be looking for their sixth straight win.
The Salukis main strength has been their ability to shoot the three. They are shooting 40.2% from deep as a team, which ranks 16th in the country. The Salukis must have a good night from three as the Racers defend it very well. If Southern Illinois can find their shot from deep range, they will win this game at home.
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While the Salukis defensive numbers do not rank the best, they still only allow their opponents to shoot 40.4% from the field. They also allow only 66.0 points per game. In what is likely to be a defensive game, the Salukis must ensure they have lock down defense. Also, they will need to contain Ja Morant or they will not win this matchup.
CBB Betting Trends:
- Over is 8-2 in SIU last 10 vs. Ohio Valley.
- SIU are 7-2 ATS in their last 9 vs. Ohio Valley.
Free Murray State Racers vs. Southern Illinois Salukis NCAAB Prediction:
Murray State’s defense will shut down the Salukis and they will pick up a road win.
4* Free CBB Betting Pick: Murray State Racers +3
Ja Morant will lead Murray State to another win.
NCAAB Free Score Prediction: Murray State 71 – Southern Illinois 62
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